Satighat Village - Muribahal, Balangir

Satighat is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Saintala and around 64 km from Balangir. Bandupala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satighat is 421097. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Satighat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satighat

As per Census 2011, Satighat village has a total population of 413 people, consisting of 218 males and 195 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Satighat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Satighat

Satighat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Satighat

Satighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Satighat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Satighat is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satighat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Satighat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Satighat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Satighat village are given below:

FAQs about Satighat